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| Subtopic = Human Anatomy | | Subtopic = Human Anatomy | ||
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| Level = [[Primary]] | | Level = [[Primary]]<br>[[Elementary]] | ||
| Age = | | Age = | ||
| Preqs = | | Preqs = [[Vertebrate / Invertebrate Sorting]] | ||
| Materials = | | Materials = a collection of x-rays | ||
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In this activity | In this activity learns about the human skeleton. | ||
== Presentation == | == Presentation == | ||
# | #Remind the child that vertebrates are animals that have bones and that humans are vertebrates. | ||
# | #Tell the child that they can feel some of the bones in their body through their skin. Have them feel their elbows, wrists, head, hips, etc. | ||
#Tell the child that x-rays are pictures of bones that are taken through a body. Allow the child to examine the x-rays and discuss which bones of the body are shown. | |||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
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== Variations and Extensions == | == Variations and Extensions == | ||
*Three-part cards of the bones of the body could be done. | |||
*Three-part cards could also be done for the bones of the hand. | |||
*X-rays of animals could also be brought in (ask for old ones at a veterinarian's office). | |||
*Draw and label a picture of a human skeleton. | |||
*Assemble a model skeleton. | |||
==Material== | ==Material== | ||
Revision as of 13:46, 8 November 2013
Bones of the Body | |
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Science - Human Anatomy | |
Level | Primary Elementary |
Prerequisites | Vertebrate / Invertebrate Sorting |
Materials | a collection of x-rays |
In this activity learns about the human skeleton.
Presentation
- Remind the child that vertebrates are animals that have bones and that humans are vertebrates.
- Tell the child that they can feel some of the bones in their body through their skin. Have them feel their elbows, wrists, head, hips, etc.
- Tell the child that x-rays are pictures of bones that are taken through a body. Allow the child to examine the x-rays and discuss which bones of the body are shown.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- Three-part cards of the bones of the body could be done.
- Three-part cards could also be done for the bones of the hand.
- X-rays of animals could also be brought in (ask for old ones at a veterinarian's office).
- Draw and label a picture of a human skeleton.
- Assemble a model skeleton.